this is like one of the best movies its hilarious but dont hav booys in the house because they like 2 mimike it
What a Girl Wants
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Overly cute, but great for its intended audience.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of What a Girl Wants was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that this movie has some brief strong language, including a reference to a dog that bit a man's testicle and an ugly insult (from a villain) about a character's mixed race heritage. The family issues, including the Parent Trap problem of having a child bring her estranged parents together, may be difficult for some children.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way Daphne tried to "fit in" and whether Henry was doing the same. What were the most important things Daphne and Henry learned from each other? They should also Henry's decision to change direction and what the impact is likely to be.
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
The movie feels too long because it is more like a string of unconnected sit-com episodes, each one signaling its conclusion the moment it starts. Each incident fails to build on or even be reflected in the one that comes next. It has a pre-packaged feel, leaving absolutely nothing to chance, not even the possibility that there might be some eight-year-old who has never seen a movie before and might not know that the bad guys are really bad unless they engage in the most idiotically outrageous (and self-defeating) behavior. The climactic, Cinderella-ish conclusion to the big coming-out ball makes Daphne seem inconsistent and immature. And the climactic decision by Henry makes him seem irresponsible and immature.
Movie Details
Run time: 100 minutes
Theatrical release: 4/4/2003, DVD release: 8/5/2003
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
not much of a plot
kinda dumb without a developed plot. but i like Amanda Bynes a lot so she made it a lot better

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